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Keeping an eye on diabetes Diabetes is the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness among working age adults. There are currently 415 million sufferers worldwide and it is predicted to increase to 640 million by 2040. This is a major problem for eye health now and in the future. To mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Louise Stone from Specsavers Opticas in Jรกvea and Calpe has put together the following useful information about eye disease Diabetic retinopathy to help you to protect your eyes. What is Diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy, a condition which affects vision, occurs when the blood vessels in the retina are damaged by the changes in blood sugar levels. This leads to blurry vision which can often come and go throughout the day. How does it cause sight loss? If untreated, the condition can become more serious, resulting in the network of blood vessels which supply the retina suffering permanent damage. This can result in irreversible vision loss. How can you avoid sight loss? It is important that blood sugar level, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are controlled. In many cases this can be achieved through good nutrition and healthy eating rather than medication, so with the right information you can take back control of diabetes and lead a full life. How can I check if my sight has been affected? Not all diabetes causes sight loss, but it is important to have regular screenings and eye tests so that any problems or changes can be monitored. Most complications can be treated; however it is vital that they are detected early. Once vision is lost, it cannot be restored. To see if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, take advantage of one of the free testing events taking place for World Diabetes Day. The sooner you know, the better you can take care of your health and protect your sight. There are five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca, in Jรกvea, Calpe, Benidorm, Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura. They offer advanced eye tests using a digital retinal camera, allowing the optician to take a detailed picture of the back of the eye. These comprehensive eye tests are able to detect the signs of Diabetic retinopathy. If these signs are identified during an eye test, patients are referred to a doctor for further tests and treatment. To book your eye test and find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es.
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www.femalefocusonline.com Well the weather has now started to feel more like winter and the duvets are out again on the bed. The dogs have got their winter blankies and the pigs an extra bale of straw to bed down in. The winter wardrobe is back out and I suspect it won't be long before the log fire is burning. This month the magazine is full of fairs, concerts and events on the lead up to Christmas so there really is no excuse not to be completely prepared and in the Christmas spirit well in advance of the big day. Now darling daughter has her own place I wonder if it will be all round to hers for Christmas Dinner. Somehow I suspect not and that it will be all round to ours again... I remember my first Christmas dinner in a house we rented in Fuengirola 27 years ago. We had just moved from Altea and it was my first attempt in the old gas oven. Everything came out charcoal black half way up and raw at the top! That time I could blame the oven rather than my cooking skills or lack of..... Issue 16 of the Professionals Services Marina Alta edition is now out so pick up a copy to keep to hand as it is once again packed with information on local professional businesses.
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Denia Rock Choir Rocks Calpe U3A! On Thursday 18th October Denia Rock Choir went to Calpe to perform for the Calpe U3A at the Hotel Ifach. Despite the dreadful weather there was a packed audience to listen to the choir sing songs from as far back as 1966 up to the present day. As always Denia Rock Choir sang from the heart and this was reflected in the audience’s reaction. The final encore “Delilah” was wonderful with the audience singing along with gusto! "What an uplifting performance", "We hope you return next year" and "Best choir I have seen since moving to Spain", were just some of the comments received from the audience. Dates for your diary Denia Rock Choir are performing for Denia U3A at the Casa de Cultura on 15 November and again as part of the Javea U3A "Extravaganza" at the Parador Hotel on 28 November. We will be hosting our own Charity Christmas Concert on 7 December at Denia Casa de Cultura in collaboration with the International Relations Department of the Ayuntamiento, Denia. Entry will be by ticket only but there will be no charge. However, there will be a collection at the door on the way out! All proceeds for this year’s charity concert will be going to "Guardian Angels". Article Kate Spelling, photo Dave Stockton.
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£20,000,000,000 Pensions Unclaimed in UK Is yours one of them?
by Steve Iball, Area Manager deVere Spain
20 billion pounds is a huge amount of money. According to reports in the UK Press (Financial Times included), that’s the amount of unclaimed pensions in the UK. It’s around £13,000 per person on average and there’s almost definitely people living here in Spain who are losing out! How do you find out, well that’s a FREE service we at deVere Spain provide during our complimentary wealth check. But before that, I just want to re-iterate 3 reasons why it’s now vital to check your financial position… 1. Interest rates are on the rise which means there is a negative knock-on effect to transfer values from UK Corporate Pension Pots. If you wait much longer to transfer your pension, you’ll almost definitely lose some of the value it stands at right now! 2. According to a report on the BBC website, Pension trustees in the UK are being urged by the government to be more conservative on transfer values. So again you run the risk of losing money if you wait. 3. And of course there’s Brexit. Whilst no-one knows what the outcome will be, the government has already signalled that tax free transfers will end. So straight away there’s a probable 25% reduction in your pension transfer amount. Yet again you run the risk of losing money if you wait. I don’t want to panic anyone into acting in haste, as a qualified financial adviser I am trained to be prudent in these matters. But the message is clear to me that if you haven’t done so, then NOW is the time to find out where you stand. And that’s exactly what we at deVere Spain offer, the opportunity to find out with a Complimentary Wealth Check. The cost: an hour or so of your time over a coffee. Why wouldn’t you! There’s NO OBLIGATION to do any further business whatsoever, but, there’s a good chance you’ll join others in enjoying a very pleasant surprise. If you’re even just a little curious, then call me or WhatsApp me, Steve Iball on 610 822 484 and have a quick chat and then you can decide whether to discuss further.
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Baleària Port to host Christmas Market and International Charity Fair Baleària Port comes alive every Christmas with lights and decorations that convey the Christmas spirit. This year, the lights will be officially turned on at 6.00pm on Thursday 29th November. The Christmas Market and the International Fair are running concurrently on Thursday 29th November, Friday 30th November and Saturday 1st December. The Christmas Market, open from 11.30am to 5.00pm, will be held in Jauja, Baleària’s event venue on the top floor of Baleària Port. There will be a total of 36 stalls selling artisan products and original Christmas gifts. During the Fair, fund raising events will be held for the four event charities. All visitors to the event will be asked to make a charitable donation of €1 per person, which will be distributed between the four event charities: Make A Smile, Help Dénia, AMADEM and Aprosdeco. Make A Smile helps and supports local children and disadvantaged youth in the community. Help Dénia provides short term support and assistance to all people in our area when there are medical or other health related needs. AMEDEM is a charity which aims to secure and advance the rights of people with mental illnesses, in order to improve the quality of life for them and their families. Aprosdeco provides a variety of services and support for people with Down Syndrome allowing them to live integrated social and work lives. For car enthusiasts, on Thursday 29th and the morning of Friday 30th there will be an exhibition of high end, luxury cars provided by Design Cars of Jávea and on the afternoon of Friday 30th and the morning of Saturday 1st Retromania VW Club will be exhibiting a selection of classic Volkswagen cars and vans. There will also be a choir singing Christmas carols and, amongst several activities for children, Santa Claus will be in the Fair on Saturday. For the first time, Baleària will have its own ‘Belen’ on display throughout the Christmas season. This impressive Nativity scene has been designed and installed by Emilio Martínez Mestre who has been creating Belen scenes for over 40 years. The Nativity scene will be unveiled on Thursday 29th at 6.30pm The International Fair, open from 7pm to 1am, will be officially opened by a surprise celebrity and will be held in the main hall of Baleària Port. At least 10 countries will be represented and each will host a stand promoting the culture, gastronomy, drink, fashions and music of their country. De Schuimkoppen is a traditional 40-strong Dutch male voice choir based in Denia which sings shanties and other songs in Dutch, German, English and Spanish. They will be performing at the International Fair on Thursday 29th November at 8.30pm. For the fourth year running Baleària will also be opening its highly successful skating rink which will be operating throughout the festival weekend. BALEÀRIA PORT, Estacion Marítima, Moll de la Pansa, s/n, 03700 Dénia, Alicante. Female Focus November 2018
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Congratulations to Sun Lawyers on the opening of their Calpe office. A truly native English speaking law firm. Sometimes when you go to a lawyer in Spain you wish that they really could understand you completely, deal with your every little concern, and that you can totally understand the answers. Because all too often the small nuances of the differing languages may cause things to be confused, misunderstood, or even lost. Sun Lawyers are different. They truly are an independent family law firm, and they truly do speak native English, benefitting from having a Spanish father who started the legal practice over 30 years ago, and from having an English mother. Pictured here with all the Sun Lawyers staff are the son, JosĂŠ MarĂa Lomax, and the daughter, Victoria Garcia Lomax, who both followed in their father's footsteps as lawyers and now run the practice. Their mother is also in the picture, along with Aunt Pippa who also works for the firm, as do other family members. The new office in Calpe is the 7th branch of this highly successful law firm, whose goal is to reduce the stress associated with your legal situation by explaining every step of the process and taking the time to answer your questions. They will listen to you, answer your questions and give you clear explanations of what your options are step by step. Every month Sun Lawyers write their legal article for Female Focus, and you can read for yourself (on the facing page) how clear and precise their advice is. The newly opened Calpe office of Sun Lawyers is located at Carrer La Santamaria, Bajo, Local 6, Calpe 03170. The office is easy to find and there is ample parking all around. Telephone 865 689 928 or email admin@sun-lawyers.com Website: www.sun-lawyers.com.
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3 Essential steps when buying property in Spain (Step 3: Post purchase)
Welcome to the third article of the series of three articles involving three essential steps when buying property. Here are the steps: • Step 1: Pre-purchase • Step 2: On the day purchase • Step 3: Post purchase Step 3: Post purchase Once ready, the original public deed must be collected from the Public Notary and then be submitted along with the duly paid tax models to its corresponding Land Registry. We will change into your names all the utilities (water and electricity), community and council tax, as well as setting up direct debits from your Spanish bank accounts. You must be registered as a tax payer with the Spanish Inland Revenue for payment of the taxes arising from the purchase and for payment of your annual tax. No problem, will take care of it on your behalf. Other important recommendations Reserving your property To ensure your Spanish property is taken off the market you will need to sign a reservation contract and pay a reservation fee (deposit). We advise you not to sign a reservation contract or pay any money before first consulting a lawyer. Legal checks When buying property in Spain it is advisable to carry out a complete set of legal checks to ensure that the property does not have any problems or hidden defects that might affect you later. At Sun Lawyers, we will check many aspects including: • The appropriate planning permission has been obtained. • There are no outstanding debts attached to the property. • There is a mortgage. In addition, we will send an architect to inspect your property to confirm that it is structurally sound.
Private purchase contract At the private purchase contract stage of your purchase, we will negotiate with the selling party the most favourable conditions for you. It is essential to have a proper contract covering all possible scenarios. A "contrato de compraventa" agreement suits buyers as it brings penalties to sellers who try to change the agreed price of the property. Finally, a bilingual contract is normally drawn up between the parties but in case of a Spanish one, a full translation is offered to our clients. Have you got any questions? Please give us a ring at 96 647 1898 or send us an email at admin@sun-lawyers.com. We’ll be happy to hear from you!
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M3BT found a plot in a million… Gandia is the second largest city in the province of Valencia situated on the Costa del Azahar and is becoming more popular with foreign visitors as its charms become better known. Situated about two kilometres from the beach, Gandia has a dual life as a bustling centre of commerce and relaxing beach resort. Being one of Spain’s principle orange growing regions the scenery is much greener than in the south of Spain. Gandia is steeped in history and its architecture hails from the 15th and 16th centuries; best known for the Borgia family during the Renaissance. The Passeig de les Germanies, is the tree lined promenade with fountains and benches nestled in the centre with plenty of modern shops, bars and restaurants, boulevards and parks set amongst the historical treasures including the Ducal Palace and Gandia Cathedral. Although rice is the popular dish in Valencia, Gandia prides itself on its own variation namely fideuà where noodles substitute rice and are cooked with fish and shellfish. But there is still ample choice for meat lovers. Equidistant to Valencia and Alicante airports Gandia is also linked to the national and European rail networks. M3BT have been building dream homes for 15 years on the Costa Blanca. They now have a unique plot situated 20 minutes from Gandia with magnificient views of the Safor Valley and sea. This flat plot is 1009m2 with plans to build a 284m2, 3 bed, 3 bath villa with a 10 x 5m pool. Our design team can create your choice of style from traditional to modern for your interior and exterior living space. We guide you through the build process with regular updates providing you with a quality product. A modern design has been suggested by our architects, but if you are tempted… the choice is yours. Just give us a call on 618 084 156 or visit www.m3bt.com.
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The Teulada – Moraira Lions Present “What a Cracker VI” 9 December in Espai La Senieta, Moraira. The Teulada – Moraira Lions are once again proud to present their annual Christmas show “What a Cracker” this is the sixth year that the festive fun will be staged by the TM Lions and what a show it promises to be. We are pleased to present once again the delightful English Choir, who will be performing for us and inviting the audience to join in singing your favourite carols, and we have the Laude Lady Elizabeth school choir joining us with their renditions of “rockin” Christmas songs accompanied by the very talented Adam Daniels. In addition we are planning to have a dance troupe of youngsters from the Laude Lady Elizabeth school showing off their talents which will be a delight. Adam will also be performing a solo spot which will no doubt be excellent. There will be the Salvation Army band playing a few festive tunes and also the Timbrels with their unique dance routines. The concert starts at 6pm and the doors open at 5pm. Overall, quite a show! This year we are staging the show in Espai La Senieta and entrance is a very modest 5€ donation. We will have mince pies, shortbread, mulled wine and soft drinks available in the foyer from our donations bar. There will also be a small gift for the younger children. It is rumoured that “Santa” may even put in an appearance! We anticipate that tickets will sell quickly for this fun and festive evening so please book early – and don’t forget your “Santa” hat. For tickets and information please call 96 649 9954 or email: tmlions.concerts@gmail.com. For information on all our events please call 96 649 9954 / 618 017 201. Email: peter_john1@hotmail.com. Website: www.tmlions.com.
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Wake Up Beautiful By Lynn Whitby of Looks Javea
Celebrity Helen Mirren was quoted recently as saying that having her eyebrows enhanced by semi permanent make up was one of the best things she’s ever done as it’s taken years off her appearance. Well, she’s not wrong. It’s certainly true that as we grow older, our eyebrows, in particular, become a little ‘sparse’ which ages us. Well, you’ll be glad to know that you don’t have to be an A-lister to achieve a younger and fresher look. Semi permanent make up is natural pigment deposited just under the very top surface of the skin by a qualified beautician. It is not a permanent procedure (such as we consider tattoos to be) and the natural pigment will simply fade over time. Clients often say they are frustrated because, without their glasses on, they have difficulty in applying their make up like they used to and of course, pencilled eyebrows simply disappear. Eyeliner is very popular as it’s very flattering and doesn’t run like regular make up can by the end of the day. Now you can wake up with eyebrows, eyeliner or lips 7 days a week. Semi permanent make up is suitable for all ages and skin types and is very popular with those who like to wear make up but don’t want the daily fuss. This low maintenance lifestyle also suits swimmers and fitness fans as well as those who don’t feel that they can apply make up very well. You can even apply different colour eye pencils or lipstick over the top, for a different look when you wish, so it’s flexible too. I believe that people should see you before they see your make up….. and not the other way around. Looks Javea specialises in ‘natural’ semi permanent make up and is available to you in salons in Jávea, Moraira and the surrounding areas. So if you would like the eyeliner you always wanted or to restore your eyebrows to their former glory, or have better defined lips then take a look at Looks Javea. You will find more information on their website www.looksjavea.com or, alternatively, why not call Lynn on 692 117 050 for an informal chat and she will be happy to answer any questions you have. Semi Permanent make up – not just for celebrities – for everyone. Why not? Wake up beautiful…..
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Banish those lip lines forever While lip lines (otherwise known as smoker’s lines) never appear overnight, you may notice them very suddenly. It might even feel like you just woke up one morning with several new wrinkles above your mouth. Where did these little lines come from? Aging is a major cause of lip lines. This is because two of your skins most crucial proteins - collagen and elastin - begin to break down as you age. This makes it easier for wrinkles to form on your skin. To make matters worse, in women during the pre and post menopause, oestrogen levels decrease causing skin to be less hydrated and less plump in appearance. Muscle over activity of the mouth, such as smoking, pursing of your lips in frustration or sipping drinks through a straw contribute to the development of the lines but sun damage, alcohol and poor lifestyle are other leading causes. The good news is lip lines are completely treatable without any risk of a trout pout. What are the best ways to treat lip lines? BOTOX relaxes the muscles around the mouth to reduce vertical lines around the mouth and helps retrain strong lip muscles to produce more youthful plumper lips. Botox used in combination with filler give long lasting results. FILLER can be used to replace volume lost in the top lip and to decrease its length which tends to increase as we lose the support of the collagen. FINE FILLER AND MESOTHERAPY. Very fine filler deposited into the small top and bottom lip wrinkles will erase these completely giving a completely natural and rejuvenated lip free of lines.
HIFU/ULTERA can be used to help produce collagen naturally around the lips so thickening the skin and reducing wrinkles. PEELS AND LASERS. Medium to deep peels and lasers act like mechanical rubbers to leave a smoother fresher skin around the mouth. Each case is different and at Zen Smile Spa every person is assessed, and the ideal combination treatment provided to give a subtle, hydrated, youthful appearance. For more information visit www.spajavea.es or call 96 579 38 10. The photos show actual work carried out at Zen Smile Spa.
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The Opn Rechargeable Solution Consumers seeking hearing solutions rely on professional expertise for guidance in choosing the device that will work best for them and for the support they need to succeed. Chris Elcocks is your local hearing professional and is delighted to share the news that one of his more popular hearing aids, Oticon Opn™ is now rechargeable! Easy, convenient and reassuring The short lifespan of traditional disposable batteries is often an unwelcome surprise to new users. Even to experienced users, disposable batteries are often perceived as expensive to purchase and a hassle to manipulate. Rather than changing batteries every few days (depending on use time, streaming time, and more), the user places the hearing aids in the charger overnight. The hassle and expense of changing batteries and purchasing batteries is a thing of the past. As there is no need to open the battery drawer, the challenge of manipulating tiny batteries is no longer an issue. Fortunately, if the consumer forgets to recharge the battery, a disposable zinc-air battery can be used! Convenience without compromises Convenience should not mean compromises. Rechargeable Opn users will get the ground breaking open sound experience with full 2.4 GHz audio streaming capability. They get a full-day's charge overnight and can still use ordinary backup batteries in emergencies. What are the benefits of rechargeable Oticon Opn hearing aids? Reassuring - Simply sit the hearing aids in a charger at night and wake up to full-power hearing aids each morning. Convenient - No need to replace batteries every few days, no need to open the battery drawer. Easier for people with vision and dexterity difficulties. Efficient - Save the time, money and environmental impact of buying hundreds of batteries per year. Disposable batteries are difficult to repurpose and a growing concern for future generations. Hybrid power - Enjoy the flexibility of using ordinary batteries anytime - forgetting to charge is no problem. Upgradeable - All new and existing Opn miniRITE instruments can be upgraded with the rechargeable solution.
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If you think or know that you are experiencing hearing loss and would like professional advice, please contact Chris Elcocks of Premier Hearing Services on 659 644 106 or see his advert above to arrange a FREE hearing consultation.
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Autumn Hues As Autumn arrives and Winter is on the horizon the wardrobes are emptied of shorts and the leggings, boots and long sleeves make an appearance again. With the change of season often comes a change of mood and the temptation of new looks. Caramel, pumpkin, cinnamon spice and warm molasses all sound like flavours added to those tasty milky drinks or scrummy cakes however these are some of the colour inspirations that are on the catwalks and in celebrity magazines this season. Raven black is another trend that is making a big impression, a rich shiny look that compliments darker skin tones. Copper tones are always a fabulous choice in Autumn as it works so well with dark and light skin tones. In the photo (top left) diagonal slices of bright copper were placed through the mid-lengths and ends to fall around the face with a hazelnut praline colour in between, yum! Warm dark roots and lighter ends blended softly to create a natural look with warmer blonde tones for winter, creamy or milky blonde taking the place of the platinum colours of the summer. Colour placement is as important as the colours chosen, colour should complement the skin tone and the haircut, all critical factors to get the most flattering look, not all of us follow fashions but can gain inspiration and have it personalised for you by the team at KRU. Soft curls and waves including the done, undone look are still popular. We create this look using heated styling tools curling away from the face, and then shake it out to leave beautiful soft waves. Alternatively, be in the groove with the Liverpool lasses and leave the salon with a pin curl set creating two looks in one; a barrel curl set up do and later take out the pins to create the Cheryl Cole big and bouncy blow‌. just before you hit the town‌ To book an appointment please call KRU on 96 646 3970 or call in to the salon on Avenida del Pla in Jåvea.
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Turn Your Frown Upside Down! Resting Bitch Face (sometimes known as RBF or Bitchy Resting Face) syndrome is a very real condition which affects the facial muscles of millions of women, and men, giving them the appearance of irritation, unhappiness, or even anger when their face muscles are at rest. One of the most frustrating characteristics of RBF is that the expression rarely reflects the true feelings of the individual. Unfortunately this can have a negative impact on both personal and work relationships. Wrinkled foreheads, frown lines and the classic furrows which develop between the eyebrows, are all responsible for affecting women diagnosed with RBF. Sunken cheeks in particular are renowned for leaving women with a severe or annoyed appearance, while pursed thin lips are often accused of being judgmental. Drooping Mouth Corners is another one of the main symptoms of RBF, whereby the corners of the mouth droop downwards, thus giving the appearance of being constantly sad or annoyed. Throughout our lives our facial muscles are essentially trained to portray a single expression the more often they are used. For example when we scrunch our eyes, scowl or frown when we are concentrating, or when our face is in a neutral resting position with the corners of our mouths turned downward, the more likely it is that we will develop a deeply etched smile and frown lines. Treating RBF usually doesn’t require surgery! If you suffer from RBF, you are certainly not alone. And the good news is that for many cases of RBF there is a non-surgical treatment which is extremely effective. Applying a small amount of Botox or dermal fillers into the furrows, chin and anguli oris (the muscles which turn the corner of the mouth down) can not only change a person’s resting expression, it can also give them a better emotional outlook. Botox not only weakens the depressor muscle which softens furrows and lifts the area, but it also re-trains the muscles for a more relaxed and approachable appearance. Depending on the individual, the results last for approximately 3 to 4 months which is partly due to the muscles beginning to atrophy as they are used less. The results often look completely natural and in addition to using Botox, dermal fillers may also be used to plump the skin and diminish the appearance of frown lines, furrows, smoker’s lines and crow’s feet. Dr Ignacio Poole holds a Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Surgery and works with Botox, Dermal Fillers, and when necessary undertakes cosmetic surgery. He is also a certified Family Doctor / GP. Within the field of cosmetic surgery the use of newer technologies such as lasers now makes procedures such as face and eye lifts much more accessible and affordable. So if you wish to discuss getting rid of your Resting Bitch Face, to achieve a fresher, more cheerful looking appearance then why not call into our clinic and find out about all the different services and procedures. Of course every ‘body’ is different so Dr Poole and his medical team need to assess every case individually. Your first consultative visit is completely free. Clinica El Arenal. Av. Arenal 2, Jávea. Telephone 96 579 2418, Mon to Fri 10.30am – 1.30pm, email: clinicaarenal@gmail.com. Female Focus November 2018
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I love every moment being a Good Care Group carer. By Heather Myers. I stood there a frightened little person going on my “Live in Carer” training course, I was soon put at my ease by the lovely people I met. I passed my training course, then I had my first placement. It was not an easy one! I met a pair of challenging sisters and it was hard work as one had Parkinson’s Disease and her healthy younger sister was very “Bossy”, I was up most of the night and was not sure I could carry on. Eventually I got on well with both sisters and the younger one asked me to come back to their placement. My next placement was a lovely lady well into her 90s, I only shared a week of her life before my break as it was a holiday cover, she was wonderful. She needed help to the toilet every 2 hours but apologised every time. It was my pleasure to be of service to this lady. A new placement was then found for me... then it was a gentleman. It was quite a demanding placement and we had many conversations mainly of his past and experiences, he played the piano and we had our song “Night and Day” he used to play it and I used to sing (problem is I can’t sing, but he enjoyed it anyway). I then moved on to a permanent placement, a wonderful man and his family were brilliant and supportive, he spoke English in the day and Spanish at night (he had dementia). I changed my placement to allow me to study “Health and Social care NVQ 2” which the company provided and I’m pleased to say I have passed. At this moment in time my placement is a fabulous lady who is 94 years young with mild dementia. In my experience as a Live in Carer I have had difficult times as it’s been hard work and wonderful times and met some amazing people, would I have changed it? - not in a heartbeat! I love every moment of it and know that I make a difference to people’s lives every day. For more information about becoming a carer with The Good Care Group, contact Anne Greatrex on 96 571 3746 or 628 343 240 or email her on anne.greatrex@thegoodcaregroup.com. Female Focus November 2018
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Journalist and broadcaster Jack Troughton plays ‘Johnny Foreigner’ and casts an eye over Spain and focuses on stories that serve as a gentle reminder he remains an Englishman abroad. Ooh La La! A new French revolution POLITICS can be a funny old game and Barcelona is currently in a bit of a stew – make that a pot-au-feu – after former French PM Manuel Valls announced he is in the running to become mayor of the city. The 56-year-old was Prime Minister in France between 2014 and 2016 under President Francois Hollande but failed to become the socialist candidate in the 2017 presidential elections for the top job – and failed in his bid to switch sides and snuggle up to Emmanuel Macron’s En Marche movement and again become PM under his new regime. Mr Valls has links to Barcelona; he was born in Spain’s second city – the leading candidate to be capital of an independent Catalonia. His folks were on holiday at the time and while he grew up in France, he is a citizen of both countries.
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He will stand as a candidate against independence – as yet on an undefined antinationalist ticket – and take on current mayor, Ada Colan. And Mr Valls was in the city to announce the move. Speaking in Catalan, he said: “After a period of serious reflection, I have taken the following decision; I want to be the next mayor of Barcelona.” Reaction was split both in the corridors of power and on the street; just like the ongoing independence debate. Anti-nationalists said there was “nobody better” to restore the prestige of the city and defeat separatism; former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont – who was removed from his position after a short-lived reign and currently resides in Brussels – said the Frenchman was a candidate who didn’t know Barcelona and was not known in the city. Spend, spend, spend SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has signed a deal with the populist party Podemos and its leader Pablo Iglesias to help bolster his minority government and avoid the country going to elections. Someone has to do the maths, but the agreement is an apparent Timewarp-style step to the left with next year’s budget. There is a pledge to increase the minimum wage by 22% to €900 a month – the biggest rise in 40 years; raise pensions (an extra €1 billion); invest more in education and science at a cost of €1.3 billion; increase benefits with an extra €850 million; and to increase paternity leave, costing some €300 million. In total, that’s going to be around €5 billion, give or take. However, such spending would have to get through Congress and needs support from Catalonia’s separatists - and also the Senate (Spain’s upper house) where the conservatives hold power. The plans would also need to gain approval from Europe which is worried about how to pay for such social measures. It believes Spain does not have the necessary finance – despite promises the cash will come from tax hikes (ouch) and the country’s economic growth; another risk with proposed new laws seen as reining in business. Boos and brickbats for PM
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SPAIN’S leader Pedro Sanchez was met with a hostile reception from the crowds in Madrid on October 12 – the annual National Day holiday with its traditional military parades. Mr Sanchez was booed, jeered and whistled as he was driven through the streets in an official convoy to shouts of “Out, out!” and “Elections, elections!” The socialist PSOE leader came to power after a vote of no confidence ended the conservative Mariano Rajoy’s turn at the helm earlier this year. As Mr Sanchez took power he promised he would call a ballot; he has since said he will see out the current legislature which is scheduled to end in 2020. Meanwhile, in stark contrast, King Felipe and Queen Letizia – together with their daughters – were rewarded with a warm welcome and no doubt pages of photographs in Hola! magazine when they arrived at the parades. Madrid action beggar’s belief BUSKERS, beggars and those attempting to legally live on their wits in the Spanish capital are being asked to declare their income if they want a state handout. People applying for guaranteed minimum income benefits will need to supply a sworn statement detailing their street earnings – rather than the usual ‘random’ figure which would later be deducted from their assistance cheque. The authorities say it is to regulate the aid programme – apparently there are 30,000 families receiving help – but critics believe the bureaucracy is aimed at delaying payments to the needy and disrupting “survival income”.
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It’s Time To Smile Again! Cosmetic Dentistry Gives you back your Confidence Most think of tooth whitening or veneers at the mention of cosmetic dentistry, but cosmetic dentistry is much more. Previously we talked about general dentistry and teeth whitening, but as we get older, our teeth suffer more and more. Teeth break, become discoloured, old fillings give way and all in all you can soon be afraid to smile. Our skilled, experienced dentists at BluDent can help improve your appearance, your smile and even your self-esteem and confidence. Smile enhancement can have dramatic effects on your overall appearance; even the smallest step can make you want to smile more. At BluDent with modern advances in dentistry, cosmetic procedures can range from basic colour correction to gum procedures, replacing missing teeth, and everything in between. It all starts with your first consultation where we sit and talk to understand your aims. We discuss your dental history and then examine your teeth one by one. We use high resolution cameras during the examination, so you can see what we see. Once the examination is finished, we discuss further your options and together make a plan. Options range from simple composite fillings, through veneers and if required dental crowns. We understand that the economics are of course a factor and we always balance treatment and cost to suit you. We offer the option to ‘pay as you go’ and go through the plan with (to suit) you – both time-wise and money-wise. But one thing is for sure, by the end of the course of treatment, you’ll see a new (you) smiling back at you in the mirror. One thing we want to point out is that our initial consultation is totally free and with no obligation whatsoever. We offer a level of skill and proficiency that only comes from years of broad experience and advanced training in the practice of dentistry, and we are dedicated to accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment. We have specifically chosen to equip our office with some of the most advanced dental technology to ensure your optimal comfort, the precision and accuracy of your treatment, and safety of your care. With more than 26 years of combined experience, you can trust that you are in the most capable hands. You leave having had a totally professional examination and range of options. If you decide to continue, we’ll be delighted, but if you decide it’s not for you, then we’ll be glad to have helped. Our modern clinic is in Finestrat overlooking the beach just 5 minutes from CC La Marina in Finestrat / Benidorm. It may be a little out of the way but you can be assured it’s well worth making the effort to come for your first free consultation, we look forward to meeting you. See our advert for more information. Bludent is easy to find with easy parking. Patients come from miles around simply because they know they don’t have to worry and no longer hate ‘going to the dentist’. To find out more, come and visit us in Edificio Front Mar (opposite SuperCor supermarket) or call 966 8000 60 for an appointment. Female Focus November 2018
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New opportunities to ask questions about Brexit in Alicante and Murcia In November and December, the British Consulate in Alicante is running a series of 17 events for UK nationals on Living in Spain and Brexit where British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris and her team will update residents with the latest information on Brexit and what this means for UK nationals living in Spain. Please see the table below for a full list of dates and venues. You will be able to speak to an expert from the town hall about your padrón and clarify how to register as resident in Spain under current rules. You will also be able to speak to local voluntary groups about the support networks that are available for UK nationals living in the area. If you have specific questions on residency paperwork or anything else about living in Spain and Brexit, please do bring them along to discuss with one of the members of the Consular team. BREXPATS IN SPAIN, affiliated with the British in Europe group, will also be attending to assist people with legal and financial advice and to update on their current position with striving to defend the rights of British in Spain. You do not have to be resident in each town to attend the events, since they are open for anyone who is interested in finding out more. For specific questions about the padrón it would be helpful to attend an event where you live. British Consul SarahJane Morris said: "As the negotiations continue, the consulate will continue with the outreach events that we have planned across the Alicante area to update citizens. "I continue to urge all UK nationals living in Spain to ensure you are correctly registered and stay up to date with the latest news, by signing up for email alerts, visiting the Living in Spain guide on www.gov.uk and following our Brits in Spain social media channels, including on Facebook.” Advice for UK citizens living in the EU can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ advice-for-british-nationalstravelling-and-living-ineurope. We recommend following our Brits in Spain Facebook page, and to sign up for alerts from www.gov.uk to ensure you are getting accurate information. Female Focus November 2018
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Welcome to Serenity Hair and Wellness Salon, we have created a beautiful environment for you to relax and be pampered. You will find us on the Moraira – Calpe coastal road overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Serenity would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you their highly trained, friendly team. JANE Jane has been dressing the Costa Blanca’s hair for almost 2 decades. Curly, thick or illustrious hair is no match for Jane and her expertise. She listens intently to your needs and produces stunning results every time. She’s a Serenity Star! MARIA Maria is Serenity’s bubbly nail tech extraordinaire. Choose from her extensive range of high gloss colours and allow her to work her magic. Always the professional, Maria is also your girl for removing unwanted body hair and is incredibly skilled in the threading technique. VICTORIA She’s our hair-cutting queen from Croydon. We think that Victoria will probably still be talking about hair when she sleeps. She has great ideas and will work tirelessly to help you achieve your dream look. Victoria flies over to Rush London for a few days every 6 weeks to keep her UK clients happy, she comes back with insight into the newest trends, and even more stories about hair! As a newbie to Serenity, Victoria is pleased to offer 10% off to all Female Focus readers until the end of November. Just quote Female Focus when you book. KELLY Starting her career at The Sanctuary in Covent Garden; Kelly has travelled the world performing therapeutic massages. She is highly accomplished in the world of skincare, advising celebrity clients such as Australian actress Ann Ramsey and Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, on their daily routines. Her specialist treatment is the Sukin Organics Hot Towel Facial and Massage. Come and try, it’s 1 hour of pure bliss! SABRINA She’s our very own Yoga Bear. Sabrina will be here on Monday and Tuesday mornings offering yoga sessions on the roof terrace, come and enjoy the spectacular view. Do not worry if you are new to Yoga, Sabrina always adapts to your personal needs, you are in safe hands. We have yoga mats available but suggest you call to reserve them and check times. To make an appointment, simply call 96 503 5063 / 680 781 521 or email info@beautymoraira.com. We look forward to meeting you!
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Don’t Be Afraid to Perform CPR If, while you are out with your family this weekend, one of them suddenly collapses in front of you, would you know what to do? Would your First Aid CPR lessons come rushing back immediately — or would you call 112 and stand back in fear of doing something wrong? Your answer could be the difference between life and death. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and can double or triple a person’s chance of survival, especially if performed within the first few minutes of cardiac arrest. There is less brain damage, a great likelihood of survival, and less heart tissue damage. Far more damage comes from doing nothing. Hands only CPR: Never do nothing In 2012 The British Heart Foundation worked with Vinnie Jones to help teach the nation how to do Hands-only CPR. Watch the video on You Tube “Vinnie Jones - BHF hands only CPR” Giving rescue breaths helps survival, but if you don’t want to give rescue breaths, Hands-only CPR is still likely to increase a person’s chance of survival. Never do nothing. How to do Hands-only CPR When somebody collapses in front of you, what do you do? Check the person over. If they are not responsive and not breathing, then their heart has stopped working and they are having a cardiac arrest. Now, call 112 or if you are a member of the Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea (AAEdJ) then call our 24hr emergency helpline on 96 579 6099 and we will have one of our state-of-the-art ambulances (think mobile intensive care unit) immediately dispatched and on its way to you. Then you do Hands-only CPR. Lock your fingers together, knuckles up. Then push down, right on the top of the breastbone. Push down five or six centimetres. That’s about two inches. Push hard and fast about two times a second, like to the beat of Stayin’ Alive by The Bee Gees. Don’t worry about hurting someone. A cracked rib can be mended – just concentrate on saving a life. Keep this up until the ambulance arrives. So don’t forget. Check him or her over. Call 112 or the AAEdJ. Push hard and fast to Stayin’ Alive. It works. Hands-only CPR. It’s not as hard as it looks. Membership of the Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea is just €50 for a whole year for the whole family. We cover the vast majority of the Marina Alta area. To become a member please contact Laure Bolufer on 96 579 6099 (10am to 1pm every weekday). She is our Registration Manager, and she will work with you to pre-plan your address and a map / route into our systems to ensure swift arrival to your residence, even if it is inland. Email: amigos_europeos@yahoo.es.
Dutch artists exhibit 'Light and Colour' in Calpe From 3 to 29 November, the Dutch artists Jacqueline van Tol and Tania Hens will exhibit their colourful paintings at Galería de Arte Contemporáneo in the historic centre of Calpe. Their passion for the special light and the colours of the Spanish coast inspired them to produce the joint Art Exhibition 'Light and Colour' or 'Luz y Color'. With the positive energy that their creations exude, they invite us to connect with the source of light, colour, joy and harmony. For this exhibition they created a painting together that they will offer to the municipality of Calpe. The exhibition can be found at Galeria Contemporáneo / Sala de Exposiciones Ajuntament Vell, Plaça de la Villa 20, Calpe. Opening hours are 10.00 - 14.00h and 16.30 - 19.30h. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. http://cultura.calp.es/es/node/18996. Female Focus November 2018
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Sunshine in a jar, bright fresh and tangy this is a British classic using just four simple store cupboard ingredients sugar, eggs, lemons and butter. With an added Spice Sister twist of cardamom! It’s so quick and easy to make. Fresh homemade lemon curd tastes so much better than shop bought; it has a great lemony tang and the addition of cardamom takes it to another level! Ingredients 100g butter 3 unwaxed Lemons 2 Eggs 1 Egg yolk 175g Sugar 1 tsp Ground Cardamom 1 Sterilised jar Time: Prep; 10 minutes. Cook 20 minutes Recipe Using a grater – zest the lemons. Juice the lemons. A simple kitchen hack to yield more lemons juice is to warm the lemons before using. Microwave 20-30 seconds on a high heat; leave for a minute. Cut in half and squeeze out the juice. In a heat proof glass bowl stir together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, butter and cardamom,
does, keep whisking until the curd reaches 170F or coats the back of a wooden spoon. Take off the heat and using a fine mesh, strain the mixture into the sterilised jar. Leave to cool and set before using. Keep in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using. Serve on toast, great stirred through Greek yoghurt or use as a filling for a Victoria sandwich or topping on a cheesecake. The Spice Sisters are running Indian cookery classes in Spain and UK. These courses make great Christmas gifts. Please get in touch for further information. Email: keepcalm@curryoncooking.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Curryoncooking/ Website: www.curryoncooking.com Visit our Facebook page to find out which of your local fairs we will be attending on the run up to Christmas. Curry on Cooking kits can be purchased online and include:
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Welcome to my monthly column “A view from the top”. Hopefully you will find my rambling readable (maybe even enjoyable). You may agree or you may disagree with my views, I care not. These are my views long held and forged over a life time of work, travel and experience. Now that’s over let’s have a look at what is really winding me up. 'Strickly' Not Dancing. My normal routine on a Saturday night is to have a nice weekend dinner ...curry, or as a treat fish and chips, a glass of wine or two then it’s off to bed to read a book. Why to bed so early I hear you cry!... Well it’s simply because I cannot stand the TV menu as offered by both the BBC and ITV. For me the thought of watching ‘Strickly’ Come Dancing or perhaps even worse The X factor was just too much to contemplate. On a couple of occasions I have tried to watch The X Factor ...I have sat quietly with ‘er indoors and attempted to enjoy the unenjoyable ...I have tried to hold my tongue as the four posers masquerading as judges enter the arena to pontificate on the weird and the not so wonderful that are paraded before them. As much as I tried, once the show actually started, I found it practically impossible to keep quiet and not comment on what was appearing before me on National TV. At this point a good book and the quite solitude of the bedroom seemed too good to be ignored ...so Saturday nights became an early to bed night whilst the X factor was on TV. However, a change has manifested itself in my Saturday night viewing ...I have found ‘Strickly’ come Dancing. Watched the show a few weeks ago whilst eating my dinner and found that apart from some aspects the show was very enjoyable. Don't get me wrong it’s the actual Dancing that I find watchable not the showboating of the judges (the men) or the parading of the two women hosts. Strangely, watching the show took me back many, many years to when as a young boy I used to on occasion watch the original "Come Dancing" show on TV. As I recall it was a contest between North and South etc etc and was less glamourous than the its modern counterpart. All in all, I find the show good early evening entertainment ...it’s the involvement of the celebrity amateurs that I find interesting, in that they are brought to a level of dance excellence that would be almost impossible for me to reach. As a young man I was a half decent footballer who had a good run at making the grade ...then I turned to rugby and athletics again with a modicum of success ...always sporty I could never have attempted the Cha, Cha, Cha or the Samba ...and the thought of the Waltz brings me out in a cold sweat. My ballroom as a young man was either the Cats Whiskers in Streatham or the Lyceum in the Strand. Suited and booted on a Saturday night myself and a few mates would attempt to gain entry to the aforementioned dancehalls ...attempt because you could never be sure if the Female Focus November 2018
In that event we used the Musketeers slogan of ‘All for one and One for all’ and simply went off to the nearest pub for several pints of foaming ale. On the occasions that we did get into the dancehalls we invariably had several drinks to build up our Dutch courage before we entered the dance floor ...even then we usually waited until some undanceable record was played by the DJ ...not for us the very danceable music of the Four Tops or indeed any Tamla Motown track ...No, our dance steps were driven by two things ...namely beer and loud thumping music so as soon as Black Sabbath or Deep Purple were played we were onto the dancefloor in an attempt to shake our collective heads from our shoulders. Was that dancing I don't think so, however at the time an hour or so attempting to damage one's own grey matter by rattling our brain's around seemed like the height of male dance skill. Smoke on the Water ...what a head banging song ...so much so that at throwing out time at the Strand Lyceum our happy group of cerebrally impaired youths made our way home via the beauty that is St James Park in London. If you lived in Pimlico, London then the easiest route home from the Strand is down the Strand itself across Trafalgar Square and into the Mall ...then across the park. St James Park in the warmth of a London summer is a walkers delight ...flowers, trees and ornamental bridges and a magnificent lake full of wild foul. That however is in the warmth of a Summer’s day ...late at night in a Tonic mohair suit and full of beer with the beginnings of a monster headache, the park is a totally different place and the desire to get home becomes all embracing. So instead of walking through the park and traversing the lake via the bridges we simply used to walk diagonally across the lake cutting the time to traverse the park in half (or so we thought). The lake is not deep, just up to below the knee in places, so onward we went eventually arriving home with soggy shoes and trouser bottoms. Mum and dad asleep meant that I could hang my trousers up on the basement line without detection. The dry-cleaning service in Lupus Street prepared my trousers for the next late night adventure. Not quite 'Strickly' I understand ...But 'Strickly' fun I think so. NB No ducks were injured in the enactment of my tale. When The Fun Stops. In a recent Focus I wrote a piece about the amount of adverts that were appearing on British TV in respect of "Funeral planning"... you know the ones "It's June Dad" is the one that really winds me up ...what has now got my goat are the adverts that attempt to encourage the viewer to part with their hard earned cash via gambling. Just as the football or indeed any sporting event is about to start on come the adverts ...Boost is the cry ...when the fun stops ...stop is the mantra ...six of the best and you can be a millionaire cries Jeff Stelling as Sky's football show gets under way. I wondered just how many bookmakers there were as the adverts are so numerous and differing. If you google British bookmakers you are presented with a very long list of bookies (73 in total) all of whom are after your cash. The range of actual bets that can be placed is staggering ...from the Acca to the number of corners per game ...will player X score a goal and be sent off etc etc. For my sins I have never engaged in the gambling game ...the thought of handing my money over to someone else with the odds stacked against me frightens the life out of me. So, for me I suppose the fun never really starts.
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Yumies, creative bespoke cakes in Jรกvea Everybody love cakes, there are cakes for every occasion you can think of. So if you are looking for a fabulous cake maker in the Costa Blanca, you are in luck. Yumi has years of experience in decorating delicious bespoke cakes, including wedding cakes, sugar figurines and flowers. Yumi worked many years in London as a cake designer before relocating to Jรกvea. Christmas is just around the corner and if you are craving for tasty Christmas cakes or cupcakes or you simply want to gift it to your loved ones, Yumies is offering a selection of Christmas cakes and flavours including Classic Fruitcake, Spiked EggnogCake, Gingerbread Cake and Apple Spiced Cake with homemade toffee sauce. If you are interested, please get in touch before the14th of December 2018. Contact Yumies with your ideas and pictures for Birthday, Wedding and Custom cake enquiries. Minimum 3-day notice for celebration cakes and 2 months for wedding cakes. Yumies also offer vegan, gluten free, egg free and sugar-free cakes. View all her beautiful creations on Facebook and Instagram @yumiesbakes and website www.yumi.es. Please contact her on info@yumi.es or telephone number (+34) 644 342 847.
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our ARIES Recently you have been, and continue to be so deeply engaged with things that without realising you have sorted a few issues out with so called friends. The real ones understand your need for space and the others have shown their true colours. TAURUS A need for more understanding on a subject leads you to the joy of knowledge once again and sets you on a path to become more informed on matters. It feels good to know more of what is going on although don't take it too far and start preaching to people! GEMINI If you are going to change something then make sure it is really what you want as it will be difficult or impossible to undo it later on. Maybe doing it in stages would be a better idea. CANCER Feeling more positive about yourself and what you are good at means you find yourself opening doors and opportunities you would never have dreamed of before. You are worth it and are proving it. LEO A forthcoming family occasion is already causing stress. It is just one short moment in time, put aside differences, focus on the positive and it will pass quickly. You might even enjoy it if you let yourself. VIRGO Clearing out the clutter which is draining you every time you see it will help you feel more positive about things. Finish off those nagging jobs and lead up to the end of the year feeling more positive about things.
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oroscope LIBRA If you are planning on making major changes then check your bank balance first. They are not important enough to get into difficulty for. That is not to say you shouldn't do it but saving up or doing things a bit at a time may mean that you appreciate it more in the long run, and you will not suffer financially either. SCORPIO Expect the unexpected from someone you thought you knew inside out. This doesn't mean it will be a bad thing - just surprising. Whether good or bad it will take you down a new path which will bring you new experiences. Embrace them and see where it takes you. SAGITTARIUS An off the cuff remark makes you question your thoughts on a decision you thought was fixed in stone. Rethinking really makes you realise how stubborn you have been over it. CAPRICORN Don't leave everything until the last minute again towards the end of this year. Start planning and organising now and things will go much more smoothly. AQUARIUS You are feeling more settled now than you have done in a long time. Your work / life balance is now much better and you are finding more time for things you enjoy. Keep going on this path and don't slip back. PISCES A conversation leaves you with a challenge which seems a stretch too far, or is it? Only you know how far you are prepared to go and if this is actually what is needed to move forward.
‘Oh What a Night’ Jalon Valley Help have brought together a number of well known choirs on the Costa Blanca in order to celebrate an evening of song with their concert ‘You Raise Me Up’. This is the first time that Jalon Valley Help have brought together such an impressive range of singing talent including the Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir, Valley Voices, Dolche Diva, Caprice, and Costa Barber Singers. It will certainly be an evening to remember and will raise much needed funds for this worthwhile and hardworking charity. Over 60 voices will join the finale to the theme of the concert.......You Raise Me Up which is fast becoming the charities theme song and likely to literally raise the roof. The evening is being held at the Salon de Actos Municiple (Casa Cultura) Benissa on the evening of Friday 9th November and is being sponsored by Groupo García and Blevin Franks. Tickets are available by emailing eventjvh@gmail.com or by telephoning 625 349 599. Female Focus November 2018
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News about the AMATA fair in Jávea Port Did you know that there is a nice little craft fair to be found on the sea side boulevard in the harbour quarter of Jávea, every Sunday morning from 11am until 2pm. Regular visitors know that here people who are looking for original hand crafted items can meet the men and women who make them. The regional craft association AMATA, who organizes the fair, is very strict in admitting only “Artesanía de Autor®”, that is to say: the authors of EVERYTHING that is on sale, have to be present on the stalls. Now also opening on Saturday mornings Up until now, participants in the fair were mainly craft people from Jávea and the neighbouring villages. To offer those who live further away a better chance to sell and to guarantee the public more variety from one week to the next, it was decided to add an extra day to the fair. From now on you can find the dozen or so stalls also on Saturdays, with the same time table: from 11am until 2 or 3pm. Some artesans will be there the whole weekend, others will come only on Saturday or Sunday. Find the fair in Google Maps Now you have no excuse for not knowing where the market is, because it is now shown in Google Maps. The direct link is https://goo.gl/maps/ rx5uWDjHiYs or you can look for “Feria de Artesanía Jávea”. Here you can also check opening hours and look at photographs and news about the fair. Of course the weather is very important for the craft people, because they have to be sure that the rain or the wind doesn’t damage what they have made with so much care and love. So maybe one Saturday and/or Sunday, they can't risk it and that is why they have created a page on Facebook, specially for this fair. Up to date on Facebook At https://www.facebook.com/feriaartesaniajavea/ they will publish every week (normally on Thursday or Friday) a list of which crafts will be present on the next Saturday and/or Sunday. And when there is any doubt about the weather, you can see here, on the day itself, whether the market is on or not. To find this page on Facebook you can also look for “Jávea/Xàbia Feria de Artesanía Puerto”.
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THE HOMES GARDENS & LIFESTYLE SHOW CELEBRATING OUR 10th EDITION! Welcome to our party edition! Here is your invitation to be an exhibitor and/ or a visitor ……… The Costa Blanca’s No 1 LIFESTYLE & LEISURE EXPO, THE HOMES GARDENS & LIFESTYLE SHOW is preparing to celebrate its 10th edition on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th April 2019 at the 5* Villa Gadea Resort Hotel in Altea, north Costa Blanca, exit AP 7 junction No 64. We will be unwrapping our winning Show formula providing INSPIRATION & INFORMATION with quality exhibitors, variety, fun, attractions, give-aways, prizes, talks, presentations and our famous cooking demonstrations for our 1000s of visitors attending and enjoying our community related 2 day Show! We love visitor participation with our interactive competitions. Pet Idol 2019 will be back! ……. Get ready to send your Perrrfect pet pictures to us for display at the Show. Baskets in Bloom is back for our green fingered friends to put their blooms pride of place - be creative with an original flower/ plant themed arrangement. The Show’s FREE Tapas Trail will again be in full swing, along with us serving you our cava cocktail from the fountain! You will be drawn to some of our new attractions for 2019 including our new style art gallery, plus participating to win the Show star prizes! We will keep you updated month by month! IF YOU ARE IN BUSINESS……. This is the ideal platform to showcase your products, services and expertise ….. We can help you GROW your business leads! BOOK A STAND or SPONSOR an ATTRACTION to showcase your products and services – Meet 1000s of potential new customers, say hello to 100 other businesses at the Show where everything goes related to Homes, Gardens, Lifestyle, Legal, Fiscal, Health, Wellbeing & Beauty. This is YOUR Community, so step on in, as we are looking forward to delivering another SUPERCASAFRAGALISTIC event on the 5th & 6th April 2019, celebrating the success that is Costa Blanca’s Premier International Attraction The HOMES GARDENS & LIFESTYLE SHOW. To participate contact gina@gmpromotions.es - www.gmpromotions.es FB HomesGardensandLifestyleShow - Telephone 695 399 841 / 96 676 1050.
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Barkinside Dogs are Winners! Fun and delightful chaos at the park in La Romana where 57 dogs entered the Barkinside Annual Dog Show recently. There were stalls selling goodies and food and of course the inevitable raffle and an auction.
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Over 100 dog owners and dog lovers from all over the area came to show off their dogs, many of which had originally been adopted from Barkinside. Children from Kings College in Alicante came to look after and show several of the dogs that are
Danny Castillo not only judged the classes but also gave a demonstration of his wonderful assistance dog Voltio. This included Voltio opening drawers to fetch items for his owner and also opening the fridge to take out fruit and water. Danny had a difficult job with so many dogs, all of whom are the best in their owners' eyes. He made his decisions and chose winners in each of the categories. However the big winner of the day was the podenco Dakota, affectionately called Ducky. Not only did she win Prettiest Bitch, she then went on to win Best in Show. However more importantly than this she also found her forever home with Keeley Poole and Sharon Healey. There were tears all round! The day raised 1,015€ for Barkinside, the animal rescue and sanctuary based between La Romana and Novelda. If you would like to give a dog a home, or foster or sponsor an abandoned dog, please see www.Barkinside.es or if you feel you could host a fund raising event please call Jacquie on 697 122 883. All donations of money or items to sell at their boot fair, or towels and bowls for the dogs, would be gratefully received. Dunia is one of many new kittens. Shelter open every Sunday 10am - 12pm or call Luisa 648 100 629. Aldea Felina Denia Cat Protection League. For information on other animals please visit www.aldeafelina.es. Visit our 2nd hand charity shop on Ave de Jaime I 23, 03779 Els Poblets. Batí 5 year old Lab mix, calm and intelligent. Looking for companionship and walks. A loyal friend to walk with you through life. Contact Moira on 654 616 043 or moiralevy@hotmail.com.
This is Mau going for a walk with one of our volunteers. When he returns from a walk he never wants to go back to his kennel and loves to stay in the office with the staff. He has so much love to give. He is about 6 years old, free from Mediterranean diseases, chipped and fully vaccinated. Tel: 657 689 567, email akirashelter@gmail.com. Facebook: Akira Benissa Dog Sanctuary. www.akira-animals.com. Two gorgeous cuddly 1 year old brothers needing a home. Unwanted by their owner and given up for adoption. Full vaccinations & house trained. If you would like to adopt them please email us apacprotectora@gmail.com / whatsapp 699 255 255. www.apac-cv.com. Podenco pups and dogs available for adoption. More information on these and other Pods looking for their forever homes can be found on Facebook: Tanamera Rescue. DUO, male, Podenco-/Labrador Mix, DOB 10.09 – 60 cm. Duo looks rather handsome, has a lovely character and would be a good companion if you are looking for an active dog. For more info call 618 754 635. www.apasa.eu. Hi there, I am Tommy ... I recently arrived at SCAN and I am still trying to gain my confidence. I soon relax when my ears and my back and my tummy are rubbed. I am now getting used to being cuddled. For more information please contact SCAN, El Verger. www.scancostablanca.com Email: scancenter9@gmail.com. Telephone: 626 550 864.
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Meet Milo. He is a such a lovely young chap. 9 months old and 10 kilos. He is very friendly, loves other dogs and cats, he is waiting to love someone. Tel: 650 304 746 or email: p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail.com. MITZI – This beautiful German Shepherd cross is 2 years old, quick to learn, is spayed and micro chipped and has a passport. ARC’s charity shop on Carrer Valencia 1, Jalon 10am to 1.30pm, Mon to Sat. Sally: 625 985 689 or Jayne:- 649 310 285. Email jalonvalleyarc14@yahoo.co.uk. Facebook – Jalon Valley A.R.C.
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Cosy Up for Winter I hope you had a wonderful Summer and Autumn, time with the family, meals out, and maybe even getting away. But now it’s November and perhaps it’s time to look ‘indoors’ again. It’s about this time of year that may people start thinking about making their homes a little cosier in Winter. At Lotus Interiors that’s exactly what we specialise in. We focus on the creation of quality, made-to-measure curtains, interior blinds and soft furnishings: the fundamentals of a beautiful cosy interior. By choosing the right fabrics, and taking the right advice, you can easily transform your home. Experience counts We’ve been here on the Costa Blanca since 2004 and during that time, we’ve built up a vast wealth of knowledge and expertise. We’ve learned the peculiarities of Spanish homes inside and out and have developed great relationships with a whole host of suppliers. All in all you have the very best choice and advice, from experienced people who have a passion and love what they do! Happy to come to you Our studio in Benitachell serves as our inspiration showroom where you can come and chat about your ideas. It’s a space where we can help you make decisions and advise about some do’s and don’ts. Ultimately it’s all about your home and of course nothing beats coming to you! We get to ‘feel’ your ideas, and take care of the practicalities of measuring up. It also makes taking care of all those little details so much easier! We’ll bring a range of fabrics with us so you can hold them up and really see how your changes will look. Moreover, we don’t just come once, we’re happy to come over and over until you’re happy. Put simply, sit back, relax and let us bring our expertise to you. And in case you were wondering… We know that everyone is unique. You may have just 1 room that you want to freshen up, or you may have a huge villa. We are able to help with all your décor decisions whilst offering inspirational ideas and practical advice no matter what size you are looking at. Fall in love with your home all over again by contacting me at Lotus Interiors or popping into the showroom in Benitachell (on the Moraira road). I can’t wait to meet you. mi
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Costa Blanca Garden Circle The next meeting of the CBGC will be on Wednesday 7th November at 2.30pm at La Senieta Moraira. Our speaker will be Erica Matheson who will give a power point presentation about her exploits in Sri Lanka. The competition is 'Berries from your Garden' and we are grateful to receive any unwanted plant donations from your garden clearing for the sales table. There will be a chance to sign up for the meal on 5th December. We welcome new members to our group. Hope to see you there! Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month from October to June. La Senieta is conveniently situated next to the large free car park in Moraira. Meetings commence at 2.30pm finishing at 4.30pm and there is a lift to avoid the stairs! Admission is by a donation of 3€ per person. For more information please visit https://costablancagardeners.weebly.com/.
Late Turner by Nicola Moorby
The Arts Society Marina Alta. 6 December at Salones Canor Teulada. Doors open 10am for registration. British artist J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) is one of the greatest artists Britain has ever produced. He painted unforgettable watercolours and was revered for his masterly use of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes. These are especially highly regarded. This presentation takes a fresh look at Turner’s late works. It sheds new light on his life and art, challenging the myths, assumptions and interpretations that have grown around his later work. It reveals a painter as distinguished by the broad scope of his knowledge and imagination as he was by his radical and exploratory techniques, processes and use of materials. Ms Nicola Moorby: A curator at Tate Britain, with extensive experience of lecturing to a wide variety of audiences. Nicola Moorby is a freelance art historian specialising in British art of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She studied at the University of York and Birkbeck College, London, and formerly worked at Tate Britain as a curator and researcher. She has curated a number of exhibitions and published widely on J.M.W. Turner, including for the current on-line updated catalogue of the Turner Bequest, and is co-editor and author of How to Paint Like Turner (Tate Publishing 2010). In addition to Turner she has published on Walter Richard Sickert and is co-author of the Tate’s catalogue of works by the Camden Town Group. This presentation is sponsored by Blevins Franks, and as usual wine and soft drinks will be offered after the presentation to allow socialising with the speakers and the committee. Directions to the venue are on our website www.marinaaltaarts.com and for membership details membership@marinaaltaarts.com.
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Warning! Contrary to popular belief, not all artificial grass is the same. Thinking of having an artificial grass lawn and doing it yourself? Trying to calculate the area, shoving it into the back of your car and having to do several trips? Then you have the problem of laying it. What direction do I lay it? Do I pin it? Glue it? How do I join it? The added pressure of not wanting to muck it up because it’s quite expensive, and despite what the salesman says, do I even have a good product? What is the main incentive for this? You probably think you can do it cheaper than employing a professional company. If I told you that you could have a professional team come in, show you a wide variety of quality artificial grass that looks amazing, calculate what you require, deliver, prepare and lay the grass as you imagined and for only a few Euros a metre squared more than you can do it yourself with a better quality grass, you may think I was pulling your leg. Well, I am not. It’s the sad truth that on too many occasions we are called to help people who have had either a builder, someone they know or themselves lay artificial grass and unfortunately it has all gone a bit wrong for lots of reasons. As with any trade, there are tricks to them and we know our trade. Any professional company makes a hard job look easy, and that is the case with Charlesworth Gardens and its sister company Artificial Grass Spain. We have laid countless artificial grass jobs throughout the Costa Blanca for over 12 years, we were there in the beginning and have seen and even helped develop artificial grass.
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The fact is that laying artificial grass is difficult and to do it properly can be very difficult, and it is only our experience and knowledge that helps us make it look easy, and this is why so many other contractors struggle to provide a product and finish the way it should be. All our Spanish made grass is made to ISO and EU regulations not just for the product, but for the work place that manufactures the grass as well. Even though the differences are subtle between our grass and other more economical grasses available, there is a difference and these small differences are the things that make our product strong and effective and therefore has a lot more resistance to use and will look good for years. We have had to give professional statements for customers against other large suppliers for sub-par product, and have had to rescue many customers, which costs them even more money. So, get it right the first time around and contact a professional company that cares as much about your garden and the way it looks as you do. Charlesworth Gardens, Artificial Grass Spain
For more information please give us a call on 696 283 704, email info@charlesworthgardens.com or visit www.charlesworthgardens.com and www.floresgardencentre.com.
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Success in spite of the rain for Dénia U3A allotment open day Over 100 people turned out, brollies at the ready, for the U3A Dénia allotment open day. There were plenty of activities with a free raffle, bottle stall, book stall, plant sales, Petanque and a quiz. Plenty of lovely burgers, paella and salad to eat, along with drinks were available. The quiz was won by Duncan who knew that there are 2500 varieties of potato. Douglas won the lovely hamper of vegetables which was the raffle prize The thinking 100 who shared the eventful afternoon, brought umbrellas and anoraks. Our Spanish neighbour José Antonio, brought over three huge umbrellas, how very lovely and thoughtful was that. As we are now planting for the Christmas and early January veg, please wish us luck with our Brussels sprouts, we need a little frost! Next year we plan to hold the event early September when we can show off the size of our onions. A sincere thank you to all those in a wide circle of Dénia who braved the elements to share our food and drinks. We love showing off our allotments so please drop in when you can, Saturdays are usually good for tea and cake. We have a vacant allotment should you wish to join us. Lesley lives in an apartment truly appreciating the opportunity to garden, while John has a large garden but loves his veggies, therefore our small plots are useful and enjoyable, fitting a variety of personal pleasures and personalities. Thankyou to Dénia U3A for providing a flourishing platform of so many differing activities. Allotment group leader Pauline Wheeler - paulinewheeler@hotmail.com. For more information on other activities the Dénia U3A has to offer please visit their website www.u3adenia.com.
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Safe Surfaces, Winter and Brexit We have been established for over 3 years here on the Costa Blanca. With over 100 happy clients enjoying a safe, non-slip, colourful surface around pools and terraces we continue as the only supplier of this material in the area. With our team of experienced operatives, we can transform your area within a relatively short time and minimum of fuss. With our workmanship 2 year guarantee you are assured of a cost effective and low maintenance surface for many years to come. Prices have been maintained and will continue to be so at least until Brexit in March 2019! If you are thinking about improving your pool area, terrace, paths or even a Play Area during the winter months then place your order before March 2019! Many communities have already improved their pool areas and with some even returning for more - we are providing peace of mind, removing the worry of children or elderly residents and visitors being injured on slippery surfaces. With wet weather conditions you know that tiles are dangerous, slippery and can hurt! Pool edges can be sharp and dangerous too. We can coat existing cappings and hard surfaces binding the surface together and with a seamless finish removing danger almost overnight! Call Rob on 662 67 94 67 for a Free No Obligation Quotation.
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www.femalefocusonline.com Oliva Drama and Cultural Association: Following the sell-out success of their autumn show at Viva España, ODCA are currently rehearsing for their February 2019 pantomime, ‘Robin Hood’. Anyone wanting to join would be very welcome, no experience is necessary, they meet every Saturday morning in Oliva. For more information, please phone 644 889 155, email olivadramagroup@gmail.com, or see their Facebook page:- https://www.facebook.com/OlivaDrama.
The Stage Diary now in its 11th year of publication is not only an important guide to what’s on in all regions but is also an on-line web introduction to potential expat’s researching community life in Spain. The diary also acts as a planning guide to assist groups avoid unnecessary clashes of production dates. This month I (Lesley) am sitting in for Benny as he is taking some time off following an operation. All at Female Phoenix Dancers: The dancers would Focus Publications wish Benny all the very best. like to thank everyone for their support Caprice: Thursday 15 November, 7.30pm, sees Caprice ladies choir returning to The Anglican Church at La Fustera Church, Benissa, for their Autumn concert ‘Wonderful Tonight’. After the success of their summer concert at this venue it should be an enjoyable evening with music to suit everyone. For more information or tickets please contact musical director Aileen on 696 514 613 or via the choir's website:www.capriceladieschoir.com. Careline Theatre: Careline’s next production is ‘Dirty Dusting’. A chance wrong number gives a trio of female cleaners facing redundancy the idea of starting a telephone sex line - and that's when the fun really begins. Calling themselves ‘Telephone Belles’ they will tickle your fancy with their feather dusters! New dates: Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 November at 8pm. Contact the Box Office on 605 181 726 and at carelineboxoffice@gmail.com. Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: This year the choir will be under the musical directorship of Heather Butcher. They will start the season singing in a joint concert with Valley Voices, Caprice, the Costa Barber Singers and Dolce Divas at the Casa de Cultura in Benissa on 9 November. The following day they will be at the Remembrance Service in Moraira church. The choir's Christmas Concert this year in Benitachell church is on 12 December. Check out their website, www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com or call Mike Evans: 96 574 4577. Jávea Players: The next production ‘Rough Justice’, a well-known TV presenter’s baby son dies: the father is accused of murder. Sparks fly between the Judge, QC and the defendant, who is fighting his corner without legal representation. Rough Justice, a gripping courtroom drama, will have you on the edge of your seats, in the Studio Theatre from 26 November -1 December. For more information and booking details www.javeaplayers.com. Tickets €10. If you have a problem email boxoffice@javeaplayers.com. Photo: Phil Mansell. Female Focus November 2018
during the Calpe Fiestas. Great fun was had by all. We are now all looking forward to planning and preparing our Christmas calendar. If anybody would like to join in our Christmas shows, please phone Phaedra our choreographer on 607 290 896 we are always on the look out for both male and female dancers and singers. Sounds Familiar: The Company are in rehearsals for their next show, ‘Show Stoppers’ which will mark their 10th anniversary in February 2019. If you are interested in joining the group or trying out this fun hobby, then please contact Philip on 96 558 1483 for more information. The Chaplaincy Singers: Following the popular ‘Songs of Praise’ in Calpe, and the ‘Musical Gala’ in El Verger, tickets for their Christmas concert ‘Festive Noel’ on 1 December at 6pm at Ermita San Josep, La Fustera are now on sale - 10€ including a mince pie! Call 96 558 1483. Come and join in with your favourite Christmas songs. More information 607 706 904. Valley Voices: Will be singing in ‘You Raise Me Up’ multi-choir concert at 7.30pm, 9 November at 'La Cultural', Benissa. Our Christmas Concert is at 7pm Saturday 15th December, at The Pensionistas building, Xaló (Jalon), a festive donation of 10€ will cover entry, mulled wine and mince pie! As always, our mixed choir welcomes new members we rehearse Mondays, 4-6pm, in Alcalali. For more information: 96 648 0062 or 699 603 088 or valleyvoiceschoircb@gmail.com. Vanya Theatre Group: “When the cats away the mice will play” springs to mind as Richard invites his mistress for the weekend, thinking his wife is going to be away. With his best friend to act as an alibi, the balloon goes up as his wife decides not to go away after all. This hysterical farce is the first production of newly formed Vanya Theatre Group to be performed at the E.T.C. Theatre, Ronda Murallas, 42 Denia on 17 and 18 of November at 8pm. Tickets are available at 15€ from Quicksave Jávea or by calling 674 892 777. If you would like your group to be part of the Stage Diary please email benny@female-focus.com. Deadline for copy is the 15th of the month prior to publication.
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Moraira-Teulada U3A The Walking Football Team win another Tournament! Moraira-Teulada Walking Football group continued their impressive Tournament record at the La Nucia Stadium, Benidorm, on Wednesday 10 October when they won the Sockatyes trophy. The Dining Group Members enjoy a Taste of Greece More than seventy members of the dining group visited Satari’s restaurant recently when they all enjoyed a wonderful Greek meal specially prepared for the evening by the chef and owner Abi Satari. Before the meal commenced and whilst members were enjoying the usual pre-dinner drinks all were welcomed by the Group Leaders, Brian & Pat Clarke. What more could the members wish for than such a lovely evening dining with old and new friends in a welcoming happy surrounding and eating delicious food? The Art & History Group celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the RAF To celebrate this important anniversary the leaders of the U3A Art & History Group decided to organise a special talk for U3A Members. The lecture was, as usual, at the La Senieta Theatre in Moraira and members of the Royal Air Force Association had arranged a set of flags associated with the RAF to be displayed on the stage. Brian Nichols, who organised and started this very successful group ten years ago with the help of other members of the Committee, gave the lecture to about 100 members. At the end of the lecture members joined together in the local park for drinks of cava and wine to celebrate the completion of ten years of the U3A History and Art Group. For more information on other group activities please visit the website www.u3amoraira-teulada.org. John Hopwood (Press Officer).
Gandia Area Social Club (International) Put More Life In Your Life With The GASC!!
The club has been in existence for 30 years plus (!) but has grown in strength in every way in the last few years. We hold monthly Dinner Dances with live (high class) entertainment at the Viva España Restaurant on the N-332 in Oliva. Apart from the music nights we have monthly quiz and dinner evenings and weekly sporting activities, badminton, walking, hiking, petanque and trips away. There are always lots of good things happening to enjoy in the GASC! Below are the monthly Dinner Dances we have lined up. Thursday 15 November - We have waited so long but at last the ultimate tribute to the late Mr George Michael by James Bermingham. With Timewarp Duo in Support. Thursday 13 December - Christmas Party The Cavern Club visits GASC. All the sounds, the songs of those many groups and singers from the hay-days of the famous Liverpool Cavern Club. Performed by The StarBeats. As ever, all are welcome. Membership is only 7€ per year but non-members are welcome, too. Please see our website: www.gandiaareasocialclub.com especially the What's On page. To book events please email: gascbookings@gmail.com. See our Facebook too! Female Focus November 2018
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Casa Santonja is a beautiful family home in Beniarbeig and is a popular wedding venue. Its stunning grounds and gardens are very rarely open to the general public. We have a fabulous opportunity to show off this beautiful venue with our early Christmas Fair on Saturday 10 November from 12 noon to 6pm and Sunday 11 November from 11am to 4pm.
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Xàbia Book Circle Xàbia Book Circle is that comparatively rare thing, an organisation founded over 25 years ago with many active original members together with a vibrant intake of new faces. And these new faces bring new ideas and whole new areas of experience and interest. Xàbia Book Circle differs from the many book groups along the Costa Blanca, in that each month there is a different topic which involves books. And I believe that it is the enormous variety of topics which accounts for its continuing popularity. This Autumn season, for example, opened in September with Fabulous Fictional Females: favourite female characters in literature presented by Alma Dorndorf, one of our founding members, and friends.
In October Terry Gifford, a well-known author and lecturer at Bath With over 60 wonderful gift stalls inside the atmospheric ballroom, Spa University and who works locally with Alicante University and outside in the gardens, presented “Trees, the secret life of, and their use by writers” which there will be something on provoked a most animated discussion. offer for everyone. Let your Our events are often anything but children enjoy our popular serious, and the Summer supper treasure hunt and then they at Le Gourmand restaurant had a can write a letter to Santa and French theme and lots of fun, as deliver it personally to Santa shown in the photo. in his grotto. New members are always There will be fabulous welcome and the Book Circle entertainment on both days, delicious homemade food and usually meets at 18.30 for 18.45 traditional Christmas treats and lots more besides. on the first Tuesday of the month, Make certain that you put these dates in your diary now and do in Xabia Social Centre, near the underground parking in the Plaza not miss out on this unique weekend. The 1€ entry fee is in aid of de la Constitución Española. Make A Smile, who will also be running the bar. Help of Denia and Marina Alta will be there running a fabulous raffle and tombola For more information contact Nina Davies by email ninamdavies@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 96 579 1782. and there will be other charities informing locals of their cause.
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Calpe & Benissa Lions Fashion Show & Lunch Friday 9 November After the success of last year's Fashion Show, Calpe & Benissa Lions are holding another event. Date: Friday 9 November 2018 Time: arrive from 1pm, lunch served from 1.30pm Place: El Toro Restaurant, Urb. Merced, Calpe Cost: 20€ per person, including a 3 course meal and a glass of wine.
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U3A Marina Baixa November General Meeting Tuesday, 9 October was the 12th Anniversary of U3A Marina Baixa and the following day, 42 members enjoyed a British style buffet at the Kaktus Hotel in Albir. U3A Marina Baixa holds its general meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at the auditorium in the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi. The next meeting will be on Monday 26 Novenber.
The doors open at 10am and the desks close at 10.50am for a Top quality new and second hand clothes prompt 11am start. Please come early to sign in and get your seat! being modelled, and for sale. Also some lovely If you have not heard of this Association and would like to join them, you can be assured of a very warm welcome. Please visit the jewellery and handbags. website www.u3amarinabaixa.com to find out more information there is also a Facebook page. If you do not have internet access please contact their secretary Joan Flint on 96 586 1226 or 663 637 167 for more information.
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Afternoon Tea followed by 9 Lesson & Carols featuring the Chaplaincy Singers. For more information call 607 706 904 or 671 152 933. Find the Ermita San Josep, Ctra. Moraira - Calpe Km5, then CV745 towards Benissa.
U3A Vall del Pop What’s On Programme 8 November – General Meeting. Speaker Sheila Ruckley on Cycling Adventures. 20 November – Vall del Pop Singers performing in Tapestry of Music [6€]at Animo, Alcalali – in aid of Jalon Valley Help. 5 December – Christmas Shopping in Murcia, IKEA and Nueva Condomina Centro Commercial [8.50€]. 13 December – General Meeting with Christmas Surprises. Visit our website, http://u3avalldelpop.com, for further details of what’s going on and of our groups.
Guardian Angels - Single Parents Charity Christmas Glitter Ball Saturday 1 December At La Sella Golf Resort, Denia, 7pm to 2am Tickets 50€, includes Cava reception, 3 course meal, wine, beer or soft drinks during the meal and coffee during dessert. Entertainment for the evening will be the fabulous “Black Glitter”. Why don’t you book a table for your office Christmas party – it will be a great night supporting a wonderful charity with raffle prizes, good food and great entertainment. Party the night away and even stay over at the hotel to make a complete night of it and have an office party you’ll remember!! Limited number of hotel rooms will be available at a special rate – contact the hotel on 96 645 4054 and mention ‘Guardian Angel Ball’ for more details. For bookings, please contact Michelle Lawrence-Sinko at michelle@guardian-angles.es / +34 638 258 377 or Gill Somers at gill@guardian-angels.es / +34 655 415 003.
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El cambio de estaciones - The change of seasons - Yes, with the weather taking quite a drop in
we thought we could look at seasons and months. See if you can find all 25 Spanish Word Search temperature words (in blue). Remember words can go up, down, across, diagonally and even backwards and to
Answers to puzzles in the make it harder, some letters will have been used more than once. classified pages ABRIL - APRIL AGOSTO - AUGUST AÑO - YEAR DÍA - DAY DICIEMBRE - DECEMBER ENERO - JANUARY ESTACIONES - SEASONS FEBRERO - FEBRUARY HORA - HOUR INVIERNO - WINTER JULIO - JULY JUNIO - JUNE MARZO - MARCH MAYO - MAY MES - MONTH MINUTO - MINUTE NOVIEMBRE - NOVEMBER OCTUBRE - OCTOBER OTOÑO - AUTUMN PRIMAVERA - SPRING SEGUNDA - SECOND SEMANA - WEEK SEPTIEMBRE - SEPTEMBER TIEMPO - TIME VERANO - SUMMER
Jávea U3A events Jávea U3A Dining Out enjoyed a lovely evening with 64 diners agreeing that it was a highlysuccessful debut for new group leaders Mallory and Christine Glover. Angela Chantry and Tony Dearie are group leaders of three Jávea U3A groups: Spanish Culture & Cuisine, Travellers’ Tales and History. The success of all three groups is testament to their unflagging diligence and attention to detail. Most recently they organised a Spanish Culture & Cuisine day trip to Les Coves de Sant Josep, La Vall d’Uixo! The caves coach trip, enjoyed by 60 members, included a boat ride on Europe’s longest underground navigable river and a typical Spanish lunch in a cave restaurant. For details of these groups as well as a host of other U3A activities and how to join, visit the website www.u3ajavea.org. Female Focus November 2018
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Underprivileged children from Calpe enjoyed summer camps thanks to Calpe Beacon During the month of August several children without families or economic resources have enjoyed the summer camps in Granada coordinated by the Tartaruga Association, thanks to the support of the non-profit organisation Calpe Beacon. The camps were attended by three children between 13 and 17 years old, two of them with cognitive disabilities, and they have integrated perfectly with the rest of the 90 children at the camp. According to Rosa Prados de Federico, Director of the Tartaruga summer camps, “The children have fitted into the group quite normally, showing initiative and interest in the activities proposed. No doubt spending time with other children of their own age has been very positive for them, and for us it will be a pleasure to welcome them again. " The children, from a care home in Calpe previously run by EMAĂšS that is currently looking after a total of 13, have enjoyed the camp and have asked to be included in the program in the future; during the summer of 2019 it will be repeated and offered to all the other children in the home who wish to participate. This is the second year when a program of this kind has been organised, as in 2017 a number of children visited the Granja Escuela in Agost in the province of Alicante. Calpe Beacon is based in Calpe (Alicante) and aims to help the underprivileged children of Calpe, facilitating access to different activities and courses, and encourage their professional development to increase their opportunities in the labour market. For more information and to find out how you can help with the summer 2019 campaign contact Rodney Payler on 600 096 788 and visit the Facebook page @calpebeacon. Female Focus November 2018
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Aircrew Association Costa Blanca. Former and serving aircrew of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are very welcome to join this friendly organisation founded here in 1988. Details from the Secretary on: 96 640 4123. Alfaz Spiritual Foundation – Spiritual church in Alfaz de Pi, meets at the Forum Mare Nostrum, Camino de Pincho 02, every Thursday at 6.30pm for Divine Service. Each week there is a different medium, international and 'home grown' giving evidence that life is eternal. Following the demonstration of mediumship, there is the opportunity to receive healing. Mediums offer workshops and private readings. If interested and for more information please visit www.alfazspiritualfoundation.com. Amigos de Benitachell Charity Shop can be found on Crta. Moraira No. 18, Benitachell. It is open Mon to Fri 10am to 1pm. Donated items are always welcome. They are looking for volunteers. If you can spare some time for this worthy cause please call their president Carole on 620 781 034 or pop into the shop between 10am and 1pm weekdays. Amigos de Make a Smile Charity Shop We have lots of good quality second hand clothes, handbags, small pieces of furniture, children's clothes, shoes and bedding. Find us at the bottom of the dual carriageway in Teulada on the left hand side near to the Rodafoc fire shop. We are also looking for volunteers to help us in the shop. So if you could spare a few hours a week come along and talk to the team. Avenida del Mediterráneo, 4 Teulada. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm. Benitachell Christian Fellowship. Looking for an English speaking church close to Moraira, Teulada or Benissa? Then you are welcome to visit us. Our Sunday service starts at 11am and runs for about 75 minutes. Whether you are a resident or visitor, please feel free to come along – we have a number of visiting speakers, the welcome is warm, the music is good and parking is nearby. Call Eric on 678 980 151 or Ann on 96 647 0303 for details and directions. For further info about the Fellowship, directions and map visit www.benitachellcf.org. Charity shop of Calpe The shop is open every morning from 10am until 1.30pm except Sundays and can be found in Galerías Mar Azul – half-way up Avenida Gabriel Miró, on the right hand side. If you are looking for ladies´ and men's clothes and shoes, household items, paperbacks and small pieces of furniture, then drop in and have a look. Also, if you have any items to donate or would like to help out in the shop just pop in. Calpe Christian Fellowship. We have moved to the Spanish church Vida Abundante on Avd Diputacion. English service every Sunday 11am, details www.calpechristianfellowship.org. Tel 670 491 283. Free car parking. Calpe – MOFTAG – Mighty Oaks from Tiny Acorns Grow, is an English Speaking Ladies Social & Fundraising Club. We meet every second Wednesday in the month and organise social events for the third & fourth Wednesdays. A Warm welcome awaits. Please phone our President, Jenny Godfrey for details of the venue. Tel 96 583 0179 – mobile. 639 139 518. CALPE U3A hold their monthly general meetings on the third Thursday of the month at the AR Sol Ifach Calpe 10am for a meeting start at 10.30am. Calpe U3A is about learning and pleasure. We have many groups to be involved with and the travel team have day trips and short holidays advertised on the travel team Facebook page and www.u3acalpe.org. Chess Mates. We meet every Tuesday at Bar Vinyater, Jalon at 2pm Whatever your level or experience you will be most welcome to join us. Both men and women make up this marvellous and happy group. Call me on 605 231 331 for more details.
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Costa Blanca Computer Club. We meet every Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Our web address has changed to https://sites.google.com/view/alfazcbcc/home. Here you can find detailed information, scam warnings and our November meeting programme. Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers. The CBMW is a group of people who get together twice a week to enjoy walking in the mountains of the Costa Blanca. Anyone is welcome to come along. Visit www.cbmwalkers.org for information on upcoming walks and guidelines. Crib in Calpe - we meet every Monday evening (19:45 for 20.00 start) at Oriental Gardens Restaurant, Calle Pintor Sorolla, Calpe - for beginners and improvers and people that haven't played for 20 years. A fun evening with a happy group (no need to bring a partner). Ted: yogated@hotmail.co.uk or 634 313 527. Crime Watch Spain. (Vecinos Colaborando Costa Blanca). We try to reduce crime and vandalism in our communities. We try to look after the citizens. We also teach Spanish. For more information please email: colaborando.crimewatch@gmail.com. Denia, Church of England. At the Church of England at Les Rotes in Denia there is a Holy Communion Service every Sunday at 11.45am and all are welcome. HELP of Denia and Marina Alta Parkinson's Support Group meets every last Monday of the month at our Activity Centre in La Xara at 2.30pm. The group gives support, latest information and advise on Parkinson's. Come along and meet a great bunch of people. Call the coordinator on 634 301 677 for information, www.helpofdenia.com or Help of DAMA FB. Language Exchange in Calpe - A totally free service to bring together English speakers wanting to practice Spanish with Spanish speakers wanting to speak English - Meetings on a 'One to One' basis at a mutually agreed time and place in Calpe. Contact Liz or Ted at calpeavl@hotmail.com. Jávea International Bridge Club, Avda. de Paris, Arenal. Why not join us on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (with host) & Friday at 2.45pm. Visitors very welcome. Email: pat@javeabridgeclub.com or telephone: 96 647 2158 if you wish to learn this fascinating game of bridge. More details on our website: www.javeabridgeclub.com. Jávea Computer Club. The club is open to new and existing members from 9.30am until 12.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs of each week Whatever your computing needs, we can probably help. So why not come along and get some assistance. Membership annual subscription still just 10€ with a one-off joining fee of 10€. Further information on the Club web site: www.javeacomputerclub.org or www.facebook.com/JCCCOMPUTERCLUB/ or email javeacomputerclub@gmail.com. Jalon Valley Help events. Casa de Ánimo, Alcalalí: First Sunday of the month: Afternoon Tea 4-6pm, Tuesday Morning Drop-in: 10am to 1pm – a cuppa and a chat. Thursday Craft Group: from 2pm – sewing and knitting. First and Third Fridays: Art Group 2-4pm – beginners welcome. For information on any of the above call Alison on 96 648 2166. Charity Shops:10am-1pm Mon-Sat (Alcalalí 96 648 2970, Jalón 96 648 0944). Enquiries: 659 624 643 – also for loan of medical equipment eg wheelchairs, walking frames etc. No charge but a deposit is requested. Home knitters & volunteers needed. www.jalonvalleyhelp.com.
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Jávea International Baptist Church (JIBC), Pastor Steve Hall. Sunday Service is at 10.30am at The Church Centre, Carrer Favara 8, Jávea, (just off the Plaza de la Constitucion in the old town or “Pueblo”, where the open air market is normally held on Thursdays.) For further information please visit our website: http://www.javeabaptist.es or call 96 579 5847. Make a Smile Recycle Heroes Need Your Help. Dennis and Barbara accept any household items, furniture, electrical and clothes etc for the recycle projects. They are happy to do total house clearances. The items are given a bit of TLC and sold in rastros and auctions to provide funds for the charity. They can be contacted on 660 961 585 or 96 583 6814. Marina Alta Model Railway Club. Dust off your Dapols, bring out your Bachmanns, haul out your Hornbys! The MAMRC meets regularly at its spacious Clubhouse in Teulada. We cannot make you young again, but we can remind you how it felt. All gauges for all ages. New members welcome. Call 96 647 1939 or email mamrclub@gmail.com. Oliva Chess Group. We meet in Oliva every Thursday morning. New members welcome whatever your standard. For further details please contact Graham on 609 970 621 or email graham.flowerdew@hotmail.com. Oliva Art Group. We meet in Oliva every Tuesday evening 6pm until 8pm. New members welcome, whatever your standard. For further information contact Graham 609 970 621 or email graham.flowerdew@hotmail.com. Paquita’s Country Club is a Social Club which was formed 27 years ago, for people of all ages, resident or non resident. Being a member is a great way to meet and make friends, whether you are single or a couple. We are based at El Cid Restaurant & Bar in Benidoleig and hold weekly and monthly activities on and off site. These include a Walking Group – once a month a group of us walk for about 2.5 hours then have lunch somewhere nearby, a Travelling Diners Group, Weekly Tombola and Whist, together with Dinner Dances, Excursions & Mini Breaks. We are a friendly Club offering a warm welcome to existing and new members. Please contact the Membership Secretary Belinda Crick on 96 645 9724 or 686 222 754 for further information, we look forward to hearing from you. PLJ Spiritual Social Centre. We meet at the Albir Cultural Social Centre (between Mercadonna and Sol Albir Estate Agents) every Wednesday evening at 6.45pm. We are a group of friendly spiritually minded people who are non profit, non political and non religious. Each week, there will be discussions and demonstrations on various topics and ideas based on Spiritual, metaphysical, and mystical themes with occasional guest speakers or mediums. For more information contact: Pauline: 602 559 062 Jan: 603 259 169 or Lyn:663 315 532. FB:- pljspiritualsocialcentre. Email:- pljspiritualsocialcentre@gmail.com. Royal British Legion Benidorm Branch meet at 11am on the third Friday of each month at Ciudad Patricia Benidorm. They also have a monthly lunch and various social events. New and old members most welcome. Please contact secrblbenidorm@outlook.com or call James on 677 786 559 for more details. Royal British Legion Calpe Branch meet every Friday at 11.30am at Restaurant Dracula, Calpe Port (opp. Baydal Restaurant). New members always welcome. Come along and meet new friends and enjoy the monthly outings. Please contact Norman Hodgkiss, on 96 574 7410 or calpe3465.members@gmail.com.
Royal British Legion Jávea Branch meet at Paris 24 on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month (except July & August). We meet from 10.30am onwards for coffee and a chat, our meeting starts at 11.30am. We have a very good Social Programme throughout the year. We would love to see members and none members coming to our meetings and join in. We would make you feel most welcome. Pamela Dawes, Membership Sec, RBL Jávea Branch, contact 96 579 0123 or 617 789 883. Salvation Army Senia Are you looking for fellowship with a multinational congregation. We are based at the beautiful Camp Saron, just outside of Denia. There is Sunday worship 10.30am, prayer and bible study on Wednesdays. All very relaxed with English, Dutch, German, Spanish, American, also Welsh, Scottish and Irish. The address is Camp Saron, Partida de Torre Carrels. Denia. Telephone 698 609 658 or 652 319 810. San Juan Evangelical ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ located at Calle Juan Sebastián Elcano 25, 03550 San Juan. We have people from South America, the Philippines, Spain, England, the Netherlands and more nationalities, the diversity of God. You are very welcome in our Sunday services at 5pm to join us in worship and prayer. For further information: ivanysadys@yahoo.es or call 605 556 974. Spiritual Friends is a non-religious group of spiritually minded people who meet Wednesdays at Innate Active (formerly SolPark Tennis) Moraira. Meetings start at 2.30pm. Each week different spiritual/ holistic subjects are discussed by invited speakers or between ourselves. For information see www.spiritualfriendscostablanca.com or email sp.fr.cb@gmail.com or phone Jan 600 837 054. Tennis. Old Bats and Balls meet at 10am every Thursday morning at the Rafol courts. Men and Women of all levels are most welcome and the subs average 1€ per week. We also enjoy a monthly and sociable lunch after the mornings play. Call me on 605 231 331 for more details. Valleys Bridge Club Come and join us for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge. We meet every Thursday at El Cid in Benidoleig, 1.30pm for play to commence at 2pm. New members are always most welcome. For further information contact either Brenda 96 640 4533 or Tina 96 558 3136. World Mysteries Discussion Group This is a discussion group which meets up every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 4.30pm at Innate Active (formerly known as SolPark Tennis), Moraira, located on the outskirts of Moraira close to the Pan, Pan, Jamon, Jamon café bar. We discuss all types of subjects including the Egyptian Pyramids, crop circles, the ancient Sumerian tablets, lost civilisations, the recently discovered Bosnian Pyramids etc. We aim to promote investigation and research in order to share information and discuss interesting unexplained topics. For more information email morairaworldmystery@gmail.com. Xàbia Book Circle. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Centro Social, Xàbia Old Town, beside the Health Centre, at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start, and we finish at 8.45pm. You can also follow our activities on our website www.xabiabookcircle.com. For more information please contact the Xàbia Book Circle Secretary, Nina Davies on 96 579 1782 or ninamdavies@yahoo.co.uk. Calling all groups and charities send your forthcoming events and information to editor@femalefocusonline.com before the 16th of the month prior to publication.
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A special tournament was arranged to celebrate a visit by members of Barrow Bridge Club from Cumbria, England during October. Making their third visit to Jávea, the group enjoyed a lots of bridge throughout the week of their stay. Jávea Bridge Club holds duplicate pairs sessions every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday with play starting at 3 pm. The club in Avenida de Paris, Jávea has an international membership with players of many nationalities. Visitors are always welcome. Bridge lessons are run regularly. For more information please contact Pat Ford on 96 647 2158 or email pat@javeabridgeclub.com.
The 26th Tusker Lunch was recently again held in the Nau Nau restaurant of the Jávea yachtclub with about 50 'Good Old Africa Hands' attending this time. Attendees have in the past been living all over Africa and now like to meet each year to share stories of their past, discuss some of the recent developments in that beautiful continent or just to make new friends. Brenda Bates initiated and organised the meetings -with a raffle for the SAIDA Children’s Charity in Kenya- for the last 16 years. Now she has found in Peter Allin and his wife Lorraine successful replacements for this position. Have you lived in Africa and want to meet some 'rafikis' to share your experiences? Then you are more than welcome at the next Tusker meeting in March 2019, possibly in La Nucia. If you want more information, just contact Peter at: peterallin1@gmail.com. Female Focus November 2018
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GAS FIRE De LONGHI Variable Blue Flame (very economical). Hardly used cost €125 for sale €65 to include gas bottle. Spare Cepsa gas bottle €8. Also Golf Balls €5 for 10. Teulada, Tel. 669 683 561. CREAM DOUBLE BED throw, excellent condition, from Corte Ingles. €30. Tel 627 076 444. MORPHY RICHARDS SOUP maker. Hardly used. 20€. Tel 609 600 557. THULE ROOF RACK, lockable, for cars with parallel roof bars. Cost €230, sell €75. Telephone 638 751 370. DOUBLE BED + MATTRESS, 1-50 ×1-90, removable legs, F R E E. 638 751 370, Jávea.
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BRASS ITEMS ORNAMENTAL and horse brasses, nothing large. 50€. Telephone 655 656 432. (Calpe area). SAUNA AS NEW, 1,500€. Buyer dismantles and collects tel. 96 574 5658 (Moraira area). SELLING SCANDINAVIAN STYLE as new dining room set: buffet, tables, 4 chairs. Ask for photos. Email: coricuisine@gmail.com COMPUTER / STUDY DESK. Glass and metal. Good condition. Benissa tel 697 304 964. 25€ GAS ESTUFA / FIRE. Complete with one full gas bottle & one empty spare. 50.00€. Tel. 690 724 805. (Els Poblets area). ENORMOUS VAPING CHOICE Find the largest choice of vapes, kits, E-liquids, Atomisers and Accessories at Xabia Vaps. Calle Ma Rosa Guardiola, Jávea. Tel 627 711 575. ROLAND SH201 SYNTHESIZER including stand. Alesis RA150 amplifier. Both items new in original packaging. 150€. Tel 645 324 450 (Orba valley) PAUL´S EMPORIUM IN Pedreguer. Weekly changing stock. Everything priced to sell. Why pay new when you don’t need to? Find us in Pedreguer Industrial Estate. Tel 96 644 7002 or find us on Facebook at 'Paul's Emporium Pedreguer'.
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Built 2001. 225m2/ 800m2. West facing. Lovely sea and hillside views. Benissa Coast. 4 bedrooms / 3 baths. Spa bath. 2 sitting rooms, 2 kitchens, utility. Large naya. All upgraded. Excellent decorative order. Gas CH, Double glazing. Auto. gates leading to large driveway. Nice gardens. 9x4m pool with lights. Quiet area. Garage/ workshop/ pump room/ storage. REDUCED from €425,000 to €375,000 for private sale. Tel: 96 649 7841. Mobile: 647 008 223. Email: jeanprice.spain@gmail.com for photos.
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business directory… With live Facebook feeds turning our readers into your customers business.femalefocusonline.com VERY PRIVATE VILLA 5 minutes walk into Orba. Our home for more than 15 years with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms plus a family bathroom, set in some 188m2 + is set in a large flat plot in excess of 2,500m2. Lounge of 24m2, separate media/ sitting room, kitchen diner re-modernised in May 2011, office/ study has been used as a 4th bedroom. Front covered terrace, a rear covered terrace dining area, outside kitchen plus store. Large patio surrounding the pool and children’s / cooling off pool that cascades down the rockery into the main pool. Garden areas including several types of fruit trees, palms etc. Electric gate system, full irrigation system, 2 carports and parking for a further 10 cars. The property is approached by a tarmac road that has a total of only 7 properties on the full length, all of a very high quality and value. The village has bars restaurants, supermarkets, chemist and lots of various shops. There are sea views to the Denia coast and it is surrounded by mountains and a valley making it probably the most private property in the area - totally unique. 10 minutes drive to a large shopping mall, 15/20 minutes to the coast. Selling for 395,000€. For photos and all information call David on (0034) 666 037 331 or email d.edwards.homes@gmail.com DETACHED HOUSE WITH APARTMENT. DETACHED 3 BED house with independent 1 bed apartment, Garage, off street parking for 3 cars, 800 sq m plot, Pinar de Campoverde , offers around 265,000€. Telephone 637 718 651. VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE, BENIARDA. Village Townhouse with shops and bars nearby. Open plan dining, lounge and kitchen. Downstairs toilet. Woodburner and electric radiators. 3 bedrooms, one with terrace. Study area. Bathroom. Roof terrace with mountain views and kitchen. Fibre broadband. 30 mins to coast. Reduced to 145,000€ or consider an exchange to smaller house or bungalow. Tel 693 246 318. FAGECA JALON VALLEY, 2 bedroom 98 m2 Apartment. Kitchen, Lounge, Utility, bathroom/shower room and large garage.Terrace. 60K ONO. Tel. +44 781 886 2631. LAND GUADALEST VALLEY: Guadalest Valley 1.646.000m2 in the high part, at a thousand meters of altitude. Access by wide dirt road. High part of the mountain with stunning views over the Sea. Suitable for excursions, hiking or climbing clubs, for hunters who want their own hunting ground or for the future. For those looking to buy many square metres for little money. A good investment, 69.000€ From owner. Tel 678 721 691. THE COSTA BLANCA'S Fastest Growing Business Directory...... If you are not on there you are losing out! business.femalefocusonline.com
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HomeEspaña continues to expand HomeEspaña has been operating for over 16 years with more than 80 members of staff and 8 branches open across Valencia, Costa Blanca and Murcia regions. We celebrated the official opening of our new Calpe office on 5 October and would like to say thanks to all those who came and celebrated with us including property and legal professionals along with HomeEspaña employees. New business director of HomeEspaña Clare Johnston explained why HomeEspaña chose Calpe: “So why Calpe? Well, many of you may know us previously as a predominantly British run Real Estate Company but in fact in the North Costa Blanca we are becoming much more international. Our ratio of British to International clients is 60/40 at the moment and we know in this area there is a huge potential to increase the international market. Being in Calpe also allows us to dip our toes in the areas of Altea and Finestrat where there are lots of International buyers and New Build opportunities.” Followed by a few words from Managing Director of the North Costa Blanca Chris Solomon: “Clare has been instrumental in getting Calpe off the ground alongside Tine and Clive. What you need when you have what is effectively a start-up, is the desire, energy and passion to treat it as if it were your own business. That is exactly what the three of them have been doing and that is why we have had instant success. I couldn’t be happier with the progress made and we now have another string to our bow alongside our other two offices in NCB, Denia & Benidoleig. It has been our best ever year in this part of the Costa Blanca and now Calpe is up and running, I expect 2019 to be an absolute belter. On a personal front, this office has a very emotional attachment to me. Although I live in Valencia, Calpe is my 2nd home away from the UK and always will be.”
If you are looking to buy or sell a property in Calpe, contact one of our property experts now or contact us directly by email, phone or pop into the office – we would love to hear from you. Telephone: (+34) 96 682 1170. Email: info@homeespana.co.uk. Address: Calle Pintor Sorolla 10, 03710, Calpe, Spain. Female Focus November 2018
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